A fatal car accident has caused heavy traffic delays and forced the closure of the northbound lanes on the Turnpike Extension between Red Road and University Drive. The accident happened just before 2:00 a.m., Thursday. The deadly crash involved a blue car and a grey car that appeared to be traveling the wrong way on the Turnpike Extension. The two vehicles collied into each other. The grey car also collided with a concrete barrier wall, overturned and rested on its side. Both vehicles sustained severe damage and debris was seen scattered in the roadway. According to troopers, the 23-year-old man inside the blue car died at the scene and crews had to extricate his body using the Jaws of Life tool. The driver of the grey car was a 55-year-old woman. Troopers said, she sustained severe injuries. This is still an active investigation. At this time, delays stretch all the way back towards I-75 and drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.